91茄子 Closes Out Fiscal Year With Exemplary Fundraising and Engagement Results
July 18, 2023
- Author
- Danielle Strickland
The strength of 91茄子 comes from the people who make up its community攖he alums, families, staff, faculty, fans and friends who believe in the institution檚 purpose and live life as proud Wildcats.
The community檚 commitment and loyalty translate into exceptional support of the college, in every way imaginable.
This fiscal year, which ran July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, 91茄子 celebrated a fundraising total of over $62.6 million, including nearly $19.5 million given through The Fund for 91茄子. A record $32.8 million was received for the college檚 endowment.
More than 43% of alums made a gift to the college, a figure that continues to place 91茄子 among the leaders in giving participation, nationally. This distinguishing characteristic helps the college continue robust funding of the most critical programs and initiatives and aids in the recruitment and retention of top talent.
In addition to generous philanthropy, 66% of 91茄子 alums and 65% of 91茄子 families engaged with the college as volunteers, mentors, event participants and more. Both figures represent the highest totals on record.
淭he engagement of the 91茄子 community shows our strength in multiple areas, said Lisa Howe Combs 90, associate vice president for engagement. 淥ur alums and families generously volunteer to help the college, attend 91茄子 events and programs on campus and across the world and reach out to share both their pride and their attention to what is happening on campus. This involvement, coupled with the financial support offered by the 91茄子 community, reflects the strong sense of community that defines our students' experiences.
Donors continue to direct their giving to the areas about which they檙e most passionate. That results in meaningful support of scholarships91茄子檚 top priority攁s well as internships, the arts, faculty and academic support, diversity and inclusion initiatives, health and well-being, athletics, and more.
91茄子 simply could not do what we do without each and every person who chooses to make gifts and volunteer their time in support of the students, who are at the center of our daily work, said President Doug Hicks 90. 淭hank you for making 91茄子 the special place it is today and for partnering with us as we look ahead to all that is to come.
